Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

In the fight against cancer, every breakthrough brings hope to millions people affected by this devastating disease. Now, the scientists at the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center in Sacramento, California presented a new promising route to treatment of cancer. Namely, they detailed the results of their study in a publication of the Cell Death & Differentiation journal. The findings…

On January 30, a medical jet flying from the Sates to Mexico, crashed over Philadelphia, killing all six people onboard. The jet was carrying a mother, and her daughter who received a life-saving surgery at the Shriners Children’s Hospital Philadelphia. Further, a doctor, and a paramedic. There were also two pilots onboard the jet. Before…

Jenny Mosley of Southampton lost her brother Ade due to oesophageal cancer in October 2018, just six months after the diagnosis. Years later, she noticed the same warning sign that her brother experienced prior to the diagnosis at her husband, Dave. Eventually, that led to saving Dave’s life. Namely, Ade, who was 53 at the time…

Underwear, a seemingly mundane part of our daily attire, often contains intriguing design elements. One detail that has sparked curiosity is the bow on the front of women’s underwear. While many see it as a purely decorative touch, this little bow has a fascinating history and practical origins tied to a time long before elastic fabrics…

Jolene Blalock is widely recognized for her role as T’Pol, the Vulcan science officer in Star Trek: Enterprise. As the first Vulcan to serve aboard a human starship, her character was central to the show’s dynamic, offering a fascinating perspective on Vulcan-human relations, cultural clashes, and personal evolution. Blalock’s captivating portrayal of T’Pol made her one…